As a priest of the most persecuted religion world, I remind others that for over 300 years it was not even legal to be a Christian. We celebrate the anniversary of the Edict of Milan which legalized Christianity, and changed the world forever. For some incredible photos, see THIS LINK. Please note how they celebrated […]
A New Generation Of Orthodox
With the Cross of Jesus going on before… “A new generation has grown on the spiritual ruins of Orthodoxy, and it’s impossible today to preach Christ just by appealing to the tradition and inherited memory. We need to make specific missionary efforts. The Church’s goal is to make an impact on people. This goal is […]
The Sermon Series: A Crash Course
by John Anderson I (Peck) have been a proponent of taking preaching seriously for many years. Advancing in homiletics skill also means advancing in homiletics planning, and the sermon series has real value to the congregation whose needs are known by their priest. John Anderson gives an excellent introduction to this important pastoral tool for […]
The Objective Danger of Holiness
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon One of the stories that have proved troubling to students of Holy Scripture over the years is the account of Uzzah, who stretched forth his hand to steady the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark, we recall, was being carried by ox cart in order to be installed at David’s […]
Spiritual Preparedness for the Christian Prepper
“If you wish to gain victory over your thoughts, attend to your passions; whereupon you will easily banish your thoughts from your mind. To be precise – When you are bothered by thoughts of fornication, you should fast, keep vigil, toil and avoid harmful associations. In order to ward off anger and sorrow, do not […]
Murdered Orthodox Priest Hailed As Martyr
By Yuri Akbashev The brutal murder of a Russian priest in his church has sent a fresh wave of terror through the Orthodox community in Kabardino-Balkaria. Since the outbreak of hostilities in Chechnya in September 1999, the Orthodox Church across the North Caucasus has been like a city under siege. Now the killing of Igor […]
The Icon: A Seven Part Documentary
For my Orthodox spiritual children, my heterodox friends, or non-Christians in general, what do you fill your senses with? News? War? Violence? Fear? Abortion? Porn?
Pascha: The New Passover
by the V. Rev. Anastasios Gounaris, Dean, Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New York City Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Pascha — the Resurrection of Jesus Christ — on May 5 as the culmination of a marathon Holy Week that spans eight days and encompasses 18 distinct services. Most Americans know the feast […]
Some Profound Heresies On Atonement
by Fr. John A. Peck A sermon I gave some time ago on Publican and Pharisee Sunday. It can also be read here. Today, I’m going to teach you some profound heresies. In today’s Gospel, we have two men. This is a short, but important parable. First, the Pharisee. The Pharisee begins his prayer “O […]
Statement by Moscow Patriarchate on Gay Marriages in France and Great Britain
Same-sex unions have continued to be legalized in Europe. Recently, respective bills have been approved by the lower chambers of the French and British parliaments. It was done not only in defiance of the opinion of a part of deputies but also against the background of mass protest manifestations of citizens. These legislative steps show […]